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Supreme Court Rejects Voting Maps Drawn by Judges

Jim Bell — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:45:57 +0000

The U.S. Supreme Court has made a major ruling in the Texas political dispute over redistricting. The high court has rejected the voting district maps drawn by a federal panel, which favored minority candidates and Democrats in this year's congressional and state legislature elections.

Does New Congressional District Map Treat Angelina County Fairly?

Jim Bell — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:23:42 +0000

We now know the new shape of the east Texas Congressional District that includes Angelina County. The legislature has redrawn the Congressional District map, and at first glance, it appears nothing will change for Angelina County.

Redistricting Will Change East Texas Political Landscape

Jim Bell — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:15:43 +0000

The Texas House is redrawing state legislative districts, as required every ten years. At first glance, it appears East Texas will lose at least two House seats, and Angelina County will be moved into a different House district and get a new state representative.